Residential Support Worker

Location: Barnsley (with services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough, and Barnsley)

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Specific Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary:

• Unqualified: £25,755.60 base, up to £31,155.60 with sleep-in shifts
• Qualified (Level 3 Diploma or equivalent): £26,303.16 base, up to £31,703.16 with sleep-in shifts

At Dove Adolescent Services , we create a safe and nurturing environment for young people aged 8-18. Our mission is to help them grow, build emotional resilience, and reach their full potential through strong, trusting relationships.

We are on the lookout for passionate Residential Childcare Support Workers to join our dedicated team across Yorkshire. In this rewarding role, you will provide tailored support to young people, helping them build brighter futures through positive relationships, structure, and adventure.

At Dove, we don’t just offer jobs; we build careers! Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers began as Support Workers. We are committed to helping you progress through meaningful training and development.

With 100% of our inspected services rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, you’ll be part of a passionate and ambitious team driven by positive outcomes. Whether you’re qualified, experienced, or simply passionate about helping young people, we want to hear from you!

• Biking or hiking the Pennines
• Taking trips to the cinema or theme parks
• Providing a safe, stable home environment that helps young people thrive

• Safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people
• Building positive, trusting relationships
• Supporting young people's interests and development
• Engaging in activities and creating a homely, inclusive environment
• Completing sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota

• A genuine desire to support and engage with young people
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts
• Prior experience in care is welcome but not essential - we’ll train you!

• Full training and support to gain your Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or Level 4 Apprenticeship
• £45 per sleep-in shift (average 8-10 per month)
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts at over 740 retailers
• Refer-a-Friend bonus - £500 for every successful referral
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Holiday pay and meals included on shift
• Be part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's leading children's services groups

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible individuals, regardless of background. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.